Definition

Proper noun: - A city in the United States: Bellingham is a city located in Whatcom County, in the northwestern part of the state of Washington. It is situated on Bellingham Bay, near the border with Canada.

Usage

• As a geographical location: The word "Bellingham" is used primarily to refer to the city itself, its institutions, or its residents.
  • We drove to Bellingham for the weekend.
  • Bellingham is known for its views of Mount Baker.

Advanced Usage

• Demonym: A person from Bellingham is called a "Bellinghamster."
  • As a longtime Bellinghamster, she knows all the best trails.

Variants and Related Words

• Bellingham Bay (proper noun): The bay on which the city is located.
  • The ferry sailed into Bellingham Bay.

Different Meanings

This is primarily a proper noun referring to a specific place. It does not have other general meanings in common English usage.

Synonyms

• City (in a general sense, though not a direct synonym)
• Municipality (in a general sense, though not a direct synonym)

Idioms

There are no common idioms specifically using the word "Bellingham."

Phrasal Verbs

There are no phrasal verbs using the word "Bellingham."

Noun

1. a town in northwestern Washington on a bay near the Canadian border